NYTIMES (Megan DiTrolio, Brenda Stolyar, Brian X. Chen and Caitlin McGarry) - Apple’s New iPhone Duo Is Here. How Do Consumer Technology Journalists Review It?
Here’s the process for vetting new smartphones and gadgets at The Times and Wirecutter.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Tom Hiddleston: “Much Ado About Nothing” production is ‘genuinely funny’
Actor Tom Hiddleston joins Morning Joe with co-star Hayley Atwell and director Jamie Lloyd to discuss their upcoming Broadway production of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.” Hiddleston says the play, an energy-filled show, is “one of Shakespeare’s warmest, funniest and most deeply romantic comedies.”
YOUTUBE (CNN) - First Look: Sony’s new headphones, an old favorite is back
Sony is back with a new lineup of more affordable headphones for 2026, bringing updated features, improved sound, and a familiar favorite back into the mix. Underscored tech writer Henry Casey gets a first look at the new headphones to see what’s changed, what’s actually worth getting excited about, and how these new models fit into Sony’s broader headphone lineup. From new features and better sound to the return of an old favorite, here’s everything you need to know about Sony’s latest headphones. ----------------------- 0:00 - Intro 0:20 - WH1000XM4C 2nd Gen 0:52 - WH-CH730N 1:13 - WH-CH530N When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. ------------------------- Check out more of our Headphone reviews:…
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YOUTUBE (CNN) - Sonos Arc vs. Sonos Arc Ultra: can you actually hear the difference? | Keep Vs. Upgrade
Can you actually hear the difference between the Sonos Arc and the new Arc Ultra? Henry gets blindfolded again to find out which soundbar sounds better with music and movies, without knowing which one he's listening to. The goal: find out whether you can actually hear a meaningful difference between the Arc and Arc Ultra, and whether that difference is enough to justify an upgrade. Is the Arc Ultra really better, or is the original Arc still the better value? ----------------------- 0:00 - Start 0:32 - What's new with the Arc Ultra? 1:50 - Blindfolded sound quality tests 2:32 - Blindfolded movie dialogue scene test 2:43 - Blindfolded movie action scene test 3:01 - The winner reveals 3:40 - Final verdict. Keep or upgrade?…
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NYTIMES (Jon Caramanica and Lexi Parra) - Jay-Z Yankee Stadium Review: Three Nights of Legacy and Guest Stars
The rap mogul convened his starriest collaborators, showed off his still-dazzling skills and made a convincing argument for his singular legacy.
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NYTIMES (Alissa Wilkinson) - ‘The Invite’ Review: Who’s Afraid of a Last-Minute Dinner Party?
In this witty comedy, Seth Rogen and Olivia Wilde star as a millennial couple whose tense marriage gets a wild jolt from their neighbors.
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NYTIMES (James Poniewozik) - Review: ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Adds On an Expansion
The classic story (and recent culture-war object) remains wholesome but makes room for people who called the prairie home before the Ingalls family.
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NYTIMES (A.O. Scott) - Romantasy, Sci-Fi, Ghost Story, High-Seas Adventure: It’s All in the ‘Odyssey’!
The world’s most famous epic has something for every reader.
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NYTIMES (Manohla Dargis) - ‘Supergirl’ Review: This Glass Ceiling Is Made of Kryptonite
Milly Alcock is naturally appealing in this derivative, if altogether watchable, superhero movie.
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NYTIMES (Lydia Polgreen) - ‘I Love Boosters’ Is the Perfect Film for Our Savage Era
“I Love Boosters” is a brilliant sendup of the absurd contradictions of our age.
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